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Teacher’s Blog – Erin – The wait is over- I’m Moving To South Korea!
On a normal day, I don’t expect to find myself setting an alarm for 5 am. But today isn’t a normal day. Today I have my first job interview with a school in Korea. The moment I’ve been waiting for all this time has finally come. Once the documents were ready to go...
Teacher Blog – Meet Harry
Finally meet Harry, who will also be heading to South Korea with Teacher's Friend's full relocation package. Harry was about to move to Vietnam just before the pandemic. After completing the theory for his government accredited, international TEFL course with...
Living as an English Teacher in Thailand
It’s official! You’ve decided that getting your TEFL certification is your next big move and Thailand is where you’ll accomplish it! You’re excited for the new foods, culture, and experiences ahead of you… but what does it mean to be a teacher living abroad? What will...
Money Matters in Thailand: Building Foresight
One of the biggest pulls to living in Thailand is the low cost of living. Meals are cheap, housing is reasonable, motorbike rentals can be negotiated, and wild nights out won’t break the bank. With the Baht at 33 to 1 USD, as of January 20,2022, you’re bound to enjoy...
Teaching in Thailand: Matching a School to You
You’ve decided to move to Thailand – check! You’ve decided to get your TEFL certification – check! You’re aware of the dope cost of living and freedom – check!All we have to figure out is which kind of school works best for you! In Thailand, there are four types of...
Teacher’s Blog – Jose’s Experience with the self-paced TEFL course
Welcome back fellow traveller. In this entry I'll be touching on my experience with the self-paced TEFL course. Out with the old and in with the new: December is a very special time of year in many cultures, including mine, where we say goodbye to our past selves and...
Salaries for teaching English in Spain
The cost of living in Spain: “Two-euro wines! Caña believe it?!”Some of the best things about Spain are its sunny, Mediterranean climate, terrace culture, crowded plazas, food and yes… you guessed it; cheap living! Spain is renowned for its cheap prices across the...
Teacher Blog – Meet Erin
I hope you enjoyed Jose's blog. Next meet Erin, who is excitedly waiting to go to South Korea having completed her online TEFL course with Teacher's Friend. Over to you Erin! I often think about what life will be like in a year or two. I’ve noticed two types of...
Teacher Blog- Meet Jose
We're starting a new type of blog, the Teacher's Blog! Follow Erin, Harry and Jose on their journey as they take the self-paced TESOL/TEFL course with Teacher's Friend and the practical assessment in their chosen country. Erin and Harry will be jetting off to South...
Choosing a Teach Abroad Program in Vietnam
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How I Miss Teaching In Vietnam – From a previous teacher
How I miss teaching English in Vietnam. I miss the walks around west lake. How it was like watching life unfold right among you. All of it’s action. The sensations vibrate through your soul. Fisherman laughing. Like they’ve been...
Lessons Learnt – From a past Teacher’s Friend Vietnam teacher
One of the greatest lessons I've learned since moving to Vietnam to teach English, is that love and friendship can be formed beyond words. And by this, I mean literal words. I have formed friendships with local people who speak very little English and I, myself, very...
The beautiful Halong Bay: The experience of a past teacher from TFV
One of the joys of teaching English in Vietnam is how much you get to travel. My three friends and I wake up. We're tired from a night on the town dancing in the city's nightlife among locals and ex pats alike. The beer was flowing and the music was bumping. A great...
Why you should pack your bags and move to teach English in Vietnam: From someone whose done it
You should quit your job and teach English in Vietnam. You should sell all your shit. You should take out your savings and buy a plane ticket with it. Because you have to. Because if you don't, you'll always wonder "Why not?" Your imagination will remain just that--...
FIVE TEFL MYTHS TO BE AWARE OF IN 2019
It’s the time of year when teach, travel and TEFL companies are going to be bombarding you with all of the awesome opportunities out there for 2019. It’s a really exciting time to be planning your next adventure, or better still, to change your life. However, a lot of...
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